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Plas Heli Facilities

The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre has been funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and Gwynedd Council and comprises:

the Academy building (details below)

a large secure compound or space for an outdoor event

easy access to the safe beach launching area

the events, training and visitor pontoons

the old Sailing Club building

plenty of car/motorhome parking area

The Outdoor Group equipment hub

The facility is well equipped with marquees and all the kit required to run major international sailing championships which include our fleet of safety and mark laying RIBs, committee boats and all of the marks sufficient for multiple race courses.

The building was designed by Ellis Williams Architects and includes:

Ground Floor:

reception

Main Hall

training rooms

changing rooms

kitchen

First Floor:

large balconies with spectacular views

restaurant

bar

café

Pwllheli Sailing Club

The first floor is accessed by stairs, lift and external stairs and grassy ramps which also act as seating areas for external events.

There is a further large balcony on the second floor which is available for outdoor private functions.